Job Classifications

The Non-Faculty Job Classification System recognizes broad areas of responsibilities
and recommends respective titles that fall within each area. The system considers
levels of experience, qualifications, and duties as a basis for developing position
classification.

The Classification System will provide for uniformity and fairness in recognizing
and rewarding the efforts and talents of individual staff members. It will also provide
for comparison of duties, remuneration, etc., with similar positions within the University
and other institutions of higher education.

Utilization of the system will allow the institution to manage wage and salary expenditures
in an equitable manner. The interests of each employee will be protected by the Classification
System and any wage and salary discrepancies will be reviewed and addressed by the
Administration.

Employee Compensation

The University delivers a staff compensation package that is fair and equitable according
to comparable markets. A comprehensive and competitive compensation program has been
established to assure the recruitment and retention of qualified employees. The Human
Resource Department will work diligently to maintain the system, to conduct comparable
market studies, and to develop new practices to continuously improve the program.

A job evaluation and grading system has been developed and each staff position has
been placed into the system. Salary ranges that reflect the market value have been
designed and designated for each grade level. Prospective and current employees are
encouraged to contact the Human Resource department for information regarding the
grade level and salary range of staff positions.

Wage and Salary Increases

Once a year, upon approval by the appropriate officers of the University and the Board,
and as budget permits, employees will be rewarded for individual performance by merit.
Merit increases are not guaranteed pay adjustments. Wage and salary increases are
based solely on performance and should be proportionately distributed based on the
level of employee performance.